Wireframes and Sitemaps - What's the Deal?

Feb

3

2012

Wireframes and Sitemaps - What's the Deal?

author: Alec

The team at Web Shop Manager firmly believes in the power of planning and strategizing concepts in order to produce a final product of the highest quality. Too often web design companies will put all of their effort into the aesthetics of a website, and worry about functionality after the fact. That is not how we operate; at WSM we will begin your process by building a Website Wireframe. This ensures that your site will be built efficiently and work properly when it is time for launch....

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New Google Policy And What It Means For You

Jan

31

2012

New Google Policy And What It Means For You

author: Dustin

A few days ago, online juggernaut Google announced that as of March 1st they will be implementing a new Google privacy policy. These changes will primarily be in regard to privacy and overall functionality of the services that Google offers. The goal seems to be to create an even easier to use platform that blends seamlessly between multiple applications. Any services that use your Google account will be interconnected in order to provide the easiest and most fluid browsing experience to...

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SEO Tips and Tricks Part 1

Jan

27

2012

SEO Tips and Tricks Part 1

author: Alec

Search Engine Optimization is a complex and intricate process that takes time to perfect. It’s safe to assume that every web page has certain SEO aspects that can be improved upon. Optimizing your site is a marathon, not a hundred yard dash; it’s important to constantly be on the lookout for improvements you can make. Below is a list of a few do’s and don’ts on how to do basic SEO that can instantly increase the SEO value of your website. First and...

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Keep Your eCommerce Website Fresh!

Jan

25

2012

Keep Your eCommerce Website Fresh!

author: Alec

Getting your online eCommerce website up and running is a huge step for you and your growing e-business , but it’s not the only step that needs to be taken. The work isn’t done just because you have some sort of online presence. Just like a brick and mortar store, your site needs to be constantly growing and evolving with the flow of business in your industry. There are so many different options nowadays for people who are browsing the web that a kind of “browsing...

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Importance Of Repeat eCommerce Customers

Jan

18

2012

Importance Of Repeat eCommerce Customers

author: Alec

For any kind of business, the importance of repeat customers is second to none: it is much easier and more cost effective to maintain repeat customers than it is to bring in new ones. For an eCommerce website, it is especially crucial. Marketing, ad campaigns, and the numerous other advertisement strategies that are necessary to bring in more business consume a massive amount of resources. Even after spending all this time on generating more clients, it is entirely dependent on timing. A...

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Blogging for Leads and eCommerce Success

Jan

13

2012

Blogging for Leads and eCommerce Success

author: Dustin

Simply creating a website that is designed to generate conversions is not enough to make your business thrive in the way you want. Ecommerce blogging is great for connecting with customers! While a solid design and user interface is the first and arguably most important step, maintaining the website’s content once it’s up is crucial. Blogging is your best friend for this, and learning how to properly blog will give you the edge you’re looking for to take your online...

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eCommerce Websites & SOPA, Can Your Website Be Affected?

Jan

9

2012

eCommerce Websites & SOPA, Can Your Website Be Affected?

author: Alec

The Stop Online Piracy Act, or SOPA, is one of those things that sound like a great idea, an idea that will do nothing but good. Piracy is illegal, right? People who make their living in the entertainment industry lose a ridiculous amount of money each year to websites dedicated to pirating and torrents, so it's easy to take a step back and feel sympathetic for them. But is SOPA the way to fix this issue? This is the question a number of online industry leaders have been asking, including...

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Google Analytics Goes in the Header

Jan

9

2012

Google Analytics Goes in the Header

author: Alec

Here at Web Design Solutions our primary goal is to help you be successful in your online ventures. Whether this is through industry tips, superior customer service, or quality website management for eCommerce , your satisfaction is of the utmost importance. Recently we posted an article explaining the importance of a Google Analytics account , and some basic information to get yours up and running. Tracking Code In The Header Is Just Better One of the most crucial steps in...

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A New Website For The New Year?

Dec

28

2011

A New Website For The New Year?

author: Normandy

The holidays are over and now existing and aspiring eCommerce business owners are thinking ‘what can I do to different in 2012?’ A new website can be just what is needed to take advantage of the booming eCommerce web sales. The US census bureau reported that in the 3rd quarter alone, e Commerce sales hit $48.2 billion dollars! A new web site design or a brand new website could be just what you need to get your part of the pie. With the economy on an upward trend and eCommerce...

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Affordable PCI Compliant Web Hosting!

Nov

18

2011

Affordable PCI Compliant Web Hosting!

author: Normandy

Web Shop Manager offers a cost effective eCommerce solution capable of 100% PCI compliant web hosting to anyone looking to start up an online business. Most small business are left to figure out how to be PCI compliant on their own, but here are Web Shop Manager (WSM) we can guide you to operate a successful PCI compliant ecommerce store. Shopping online should be easy, fun and productive. When consumers have to worry about their personal information, it takes away the allure of shopping...

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Product Descriptions' Effect on Marketing eCommerce Products

Aug

30

2011

Product Descriptions' Effect on Marketing eCommerce Products

author: Normandy

There is so much that can be done on the web to promote your eCommerce site and your online products, but often business owners will forget one of the easiest and most cost efficient product marketing tactics. So what is the simple way to sell more products on your website? Write original, keyword rich and unique product descriptions. Although the effect of these changes may not be as instant as putting up some pay-per-click ads, the effect is a proven, long term online product...

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Adding YouTube Video To Website

Aug

16

2011

Adding YouTube Video To Website

author: Normandy

As eCommerce website developers , we often get asked the question, “What can I do to make my website stand out from the competition?”. While there are many ways that we can suggest for our clients to proceed in differentiating themselves, we often suggest that they add videos to their product pages because of its effectiveness and relative ease. However, we find that this advice rarely gets acted upon! My assumption is that many people think that adding a video to their product...

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